Spirituality and Religion

The World's Greatest Books — Volume 13 — Religion and Philosophy

Exploring the Depths of Human Spirituality and Intellectual InquiryBy Various

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In the thirteenth volume of "The World's Greatest Books," readers are invited to traverse the profound intersections of religion and philosophy as illuminated by diverse voices across history. This compilation artfully weaves together canonical texts, philosophical treatises, and theological explorations, showcasing the evolution of thought surrounding humanity'Äôs most pressing existential inquiries. The literary style is marked by a scholarly yet accessible tone, balancing rigorous analysis with an engaging narrative, making complex ideas comprehensible to the general reader. Contextually, this volume reflects a pivotal era in intellectual history where the boundaries between faith and reason were rigorously debated, highlighting seminal figures from Socrates to the Enlightenment thinkers whose works continue to resonate today. The anthology is the result of collaborative efforts by various authors and scholars who have dedicated their lives to the study of religion and philosophy. Their extensive expertise allows them to curate a selection of texts that not only foster an understanding of philosophical arguments but also encourage readers to reflect deeply on their own beliefs and the world around them. This rigorous scholar-led approach embodies a tradition of inquiry vital to both disciplines. For anyone seeking to delve into the intricate tapestry of human thought regarding existence, morality, and the divine, this volume is an invaluable resource. It offers a unique opportunity to explore principal ideas that have shaped civilizations, encouraging readers to engage in critical discourse while expanding their intellectual horizons. Whether a seasoned philosopher or a curious newcomer, this collection serves as a thought-provoking companion, inviting introspection and dialogue.

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1I.--The Origin of the Two Cities

102Salvation for Others than Muslims

2II.--The Growth of the Cities

103Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes of Israel all Muslims

3III.--The Destiny of the Just

104The Qiblah Changed from Jerusalem to Mekka

4I.--The Nature of Rest

105Against Jews and Christians, Who Capriciously Choose and Reject What Divine Revelations They Please

5II.--How the Saints will be Employed

106The Mekka Temple Founded by Abraham

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6III.--How the Eternal Rest is Reached

107Jesus Predicts the Coming of Muhammad

7IV.--Excellences of the Eternal Rest

108Muhammad the Last and Greatest of God&#x27;s Messengers

8Introductory

109The Koran Consistent Throughout

9I.--The Scribe Ani Pleads with Osiris through Thoth for Admission to the Underworld and for a Safe Evit (Resurrection)

110Muhammad Contradicts the Fact of the Crucifixion of Christ

10II.--The Prayer of Ani the Scribe

111Muhammad Admits the Fact of the Crucifixion of Christ

11III.--Nu Praises Ra (the Sun-God) for his Ability to go Down into the Grave and Return to Earth through the Magic Use of the Sacred Texts

112One God, Not Three Gods, According to the Scripture

12IV.--The Spirit of the Scribe Mesemneter Prays that Some Offended God may be Conciliated

113Forbidden Food

13V.--Litany to Osiris

114Divination by Arrows Condemned

14VI.--Hymn of Praise to the Setting Sun

115Denial of the Divinity of Christ and the Trinity

15VII.--About the Resurrection, or the Coming Backto Life (Day), of Departed Shades.

116II.--With the Tractarians

16VIII.--A Litany Addressed to Thoth

117III.--A Theological Death-bed

17IX.--A Magical Chapter

118IV.--The Faith of a Catholic

18Introductory

119I.--Revealed Religion

19Mahabharata

120II.--Theology and Religion

20The Bhagavad-Gita, or Holy Song of Brahmanism

121III.--The Bible

21Outline of the Bhagavad-Gita

122IV.--Mystery, Miracle, and Prophecy

22Other Parts of the Mahabharata

123V.--Deism

23I.--The Broad-Minded Christian

124I.--Lax Casuists

24II.--The Divine Wisdom

125II.--The Doctrine of Intention

25III.--The Hope of Immortality

126III.--The Charge of Raillery

26I.--The Knowledge of God the Creator

127IV.--The Sin of Simony

27II.--The Grace of Christ the Redeemer

128V.--Homicide

28III.--The Merit of Christ as Our Saviour

129To the Reader

29IV.--Of Repentance

130Ignorance

30V.--Of Justification by Faith

131Education

31VI.--On the Doctrine of Election

132Frugality or Bounty

32I.--Introductory Aphorisms

133Industry

33II.--Reflections Respecting Morality

134Knowledge

34III.--Prudential Aphorisms

135On the Government of Thoughts

35IV.--Aphorisms on Spiritual Religion

136Friendship

36Introductory

137Of Charity

37General Maxims

138The Hour and the Man

38On Poetry, History, and Propriety

139Youth and Education

39Confucius at Home and at Court

140Idyllic Surroundings

40On Learning and Virtue

141A Character to Love

41Introductory

142A Stimulating Acquaintance

42How the Empire is to be Improved

143Early Successes

43Introductory

144A Gospel for the Poor

44The Good Man&#x27;s Path

145The Priest in the Path

45Introductory

146Time-worm Proofs

46Virtue, not Profit, to be the Chief Quest

147The New Kingdom of God

47A Prosperous Ruler the Friend and Father of his People

148The Clash of Old and New

48Mencius uses Stratagem to Bring Home to the Emperor His Guilt

149Approaching the Crisis

49It May be Right to Kill a Sovereign

150Victory Through Defeat

50The Gifts that May and Those that May Not be Accepted

151I.--Of Heaven

51Wrong Conduct Should be Ended at Once

152II--Of the World of Spirits

52The Inherent Goodness of Human Nature

153III.--Of Hell

53People First, Kings Last

154Division II--Feasts (Mongëd)

54Every Man Should Accept His Lot

155III.--Women (Nashim)

55What the Good King Delights in Most

156IV.--Concerning Penalties (Nezikin)

56The Influence of Example

157V.--Sacred Things, Sacrifices, Measurements of the Temple, etc.

57Counsellors Should Love Righteousness Rather Than Riches

158VI.--Legal Purifications, Laws of Clean and Unclean, Etc. (Teharot)

58I.--The Hand that Makes Everything

159Introductory

59II.--Earth, the Mother of All Living

160I.--Yasnas, or Sacrificial Prayers and Songs

60III.--God in the Mind of Man

161The Five Gathas

61IV.--A Prayer to God

162II.--Vispereds

62I.--The Defenders of Fallacy

163III.--Vendidads (lit. &quot;laws against demons&quot;)

63II.--Scriptural and Experimental Truth

164Philosophy

64III.--Fact and Faith

165I.--The End of Life and the Meaning of Virtue

65I. The Relation of Philosophy to Religion

166II.--The Moral Virtues Examined

66II.--God the Universal

167III.--Justice

67III.--God Exists for Thought

168IV.--Wisdom, Prudence and Continence

68IV.--What is Evil?

169V.--Friendship

69V.--The Determination of Unity

170VI.--Conclusion

70Introductory

171Book I

71Book I.--Brahman, the Sum and Substance of Everything

172Book II

72Book II.--Objections to Vedantic Doctrines Stated and Refuted

173Book III

73Book III.--Of the Soul and its Summum Bonum

174Book IV

74I.--Admonitions Useful to the Spiritual Life

175Book V

75II.--Admonitions Leading to Inward Life

176Book VI

76III.--Of Inward Consolation

177Book VII

77IV.--Devout Exhortation to Holy Communion

178Book VIII

78Introductory

179Book IX

79I.--FIRST PERIOD (A.D. 613-617)

180Book X

80Muhammad&#x27;s First Call to Read the Koran

181Book XI

81Denunciation of Abu Lahab[16]

182Book XII

82Muhammad Commanded to Offer Sacrifices

183Second Book

83Believers and Unbelievers

184I.--The Analysis of Perception

84The Duty of Exercising Charity

185II.--The Roots of Scepticism

85Muhammad Commanded to Arise and Preach

186III.--Our Knowledge of God

86The Koran Given to Muhammad

187I.--The Aim of this Discourse

87Muhammad not Mad nor an Impostor

188II.--The Intellectual Crisis

88God&#x27;s Promise to Help Muhammad to Recite the Koran

189III.--A Rule of Life

89The Koran Inspired

190IV.--&quot;I Think, Therefore I Am&quot;

90The Treatment of Women Believers

191V.--Why I Do Not Publish &quot;The World&quot;

91God&#x27;s Unity[21]

192I.--To What End is Nature?

92Formulæ of Exorcism

193II.--Her Delight

93The Heaven of the Muslims

194III.--Her Loveliness

94Winds and Demons Subject to Solomon

195IV.--Her Gift of Language

95The Miraculous Birth of Jesus

196V.--Her Moral Discipline

96The Virgin Mary

197VI.--Is Nature Real?

97Devils Sent by God to Make Men Sin

198VII.--The Spirit Behind Nature

98Solomon&#x27;s Army of Men, Birds, and Jinns (Demons)

199I.--Of the Will, and of God

99The Queen of Sheba&#x27;s Visit to Solomon

200II.--The Citizen of the World and his High Calling

100Punishment for Violating the Sabbath

201III.--&quot;His Will is My Will&quot;

101Mount Sinai Shaken Above the Israelites

202IV.--Of Tranquillity and the Means Thereto

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